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Where to Find Veggie-Forward Dishes in LA/OC

By Greer Wylder

January 07, 2022

Have you made a New Year resolution that involves eating healthier? If you’re among those who are trying to eat more veggies in 2022, you’re in luck. Here’s a variety of vegetable-forward dishes from several beloved Mexican-inspired restaurants in the LA/OC area. Solita | Valencia and Huntington BeachSolita celebrates great Mexican food, dynamic margaritas, and Southern California’s laid-back lifestyle, encompassing true summer vibes. Here’s a sampling of Solita’s offerings, including their popular Street Tacos:Guacamole Solita – served in old school in a fried tortilla bowl with mango, serrano, tomato, onion, and cilantroCali Elote Taco – grilled corn, black beans, chipotle sauce,…

Mutt’s Eastbluff Introduces Duo of Daily Happy Hours and Taco & Trivia Tuesdays

By Greer Wylder

January 05, 2022

Since its opening in Spring 2021, Mutt’s Eastbluff has quickly become a Newport Beach hotspot loved by locals for its welcoming atmosphere, larger-than-life Schooners of beer, and eclectic-yet-approachable American cuisine. Now, the Eastbluff eatery gives locals something to celebrate every night of the week with Taco & Trivia Tuesday and a duo of daily happy hours.As residents of Eastbluff themselves, husband-and-wife owners Alex and Meghan Murray created Mutt’s to serve as a central gathering place for their community, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner in a family-friendly, convivial atmosphere. With the introduction of weekly events and nightly specials, the couple continues…

Seasonal HARD SELTZER SLUSHIES

By Greer Wylder

December 23, 2021

SoCal's award-winning Bearded Tang Brewery has a fun slate of seasonal HARD SELTZER SLUSHIES to celebrate the holiday season. Craft beer fans can find a different holiday slushie each day through the month with fun flavors such as Cranberry Sauce, Blitzenberry Crush (Blackberry Lemonade), Coco Spice & Everything Nice (Chai Spice Mocha), Snickerdoodle, Reinbeer (Root Beer), and more! Bearded Tang Brewery is located inside Rodeo 39 Public Market at 12885 Beach Blvd., in Stanton.

OC Baking Company’s Christmas Eve Pop-Up!

By Greer Wylder

December 20, 2021

Christmas Eve is extra special at Dean Kim’s Pop-Up at OC Baking Co. in Orange. It’s your chance to pick up some of the best bread on the planet as well as some other special treats such as Chef Mike from Bracken’s Kitchen’s amazing Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread Pudding with Caramel Glaze. It’s to die for. You can order ahead here to make the pick-up easy.Open 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, December 24.Please bring your own BAGS, CASH, and MASKS! Remember, masks are required to enter the bakery.One more thing! Please be courteous to their neighbor and PARK…

Holiday Dining in Style at South Coast Plaza

By Greer Wylder

December 20, 2021

South Coast Plaza is all dressed up and sparkling for the holidays! And, several restaurants are planning special holiday menus and treats.Dine Christmas Eve and Christmas Day at Morton’s The SteakhouseGo out on the town for Christmas dinner at Morton’s! Enjoy the three-course Chateaubriand menu or your favorite Morton’s signature steak. $179 for two, excluding tax & gratuity.Start the celebration with Morton’s specialty cocktail, Sparkling Holly—Duckhorn Decoy sparkling wine with a touch of crème de cassis, house-made cranberry syrup, and garnished with snowcapped cranberries.First course is a winter salad of mixed field greens, spiced walnuts, blue cheese crumbles, and creamy…